How to feel your best before, during and after a long-haul flight

07-20-2017 / By: Convenience Kits International, Ltd

All the things you need to do to arrive at your
destination feeling fresh and energized.

Let’s face
it, long-haul flights can be draining. Between dragging your suitcase in and
out of taxis, lining up at the check-in counter, eating average airport and airplane
food and being crammed into a small space with hundreds of strangers, it’s hard
to feel glamorous while flying. Sure, first class and business travel may be
more glamourous with additional leg room, a better food and drink menu, and an amenities kit but the same problem usually
remains — it’s hard to arrive at a destination feeling refreshed when you’ve
been on a long-haul flight. The steps below will help you feel your best
before, during and after a long-haul flight so you’re ready for big travel
adventures when you arrive at your destination!

Get and
stay hydrated

One of the main
reasons people feel lethargic and unwell when flying is dehydration. Make sure
you drink plenty of water before you leave home for the airport, at the airport
before your flight and throughout your flight. You can also check if you can
take liquids purchased after security on your flight (many long-haul routes
allow this), so you have plenty of fresh bottled water to consume throughout
your flight.

Keep
alcohol to a minimum

Sure, many
people like to enjoy a drink or two at take-off or with their meal but
consuming too much alcohol on your flight will leave you feeling unwell and
dehydrated. Just like the step above, staying hydrated and minimising your
alcohol intake while flying will help immensely in keeping you feeling
refreshed and energized.

Pack a
travel kit to stay refreshed

This tip is
not just for models and those riding at the front of the plane, packing a travel kit of TSA approved health and beauty
products, that you can pack in your carry-on luggage, will help you feel clean
and fresh after you’ve said goodbye to your suitcase at the check-in counter. A
few essentials for your travel beauty bag include face wipes, shampoo,
conditioner and body wash (in case there’s an opportunity for a shower while
you’re on a layover), deodorant, lip balm, moisturiser, hand sanitizer, breath
mints, a hairbrush, face and body wipes, tissues, q-tips, mouthwash, a
toothbrush and toothpaste.

Get into a
pre-flight beauty routine

Sometimes
after arriving at the airport, waiting in lines at check-in and security, and
waiting for your flight, you feel like you need a shower before you’ve even
boarded the plane. Get into a pre-flight beauty routine to make yourself feel clean and
fresh before take-off. Pack a clean set of comfortable underwear and clothing
to change into just before you board the plane and use the contents of your airplane beauty bag to clean your skin, moisturise and
feel fresh before the flight.

Stay fresh during
your flight

Just as you
would at home, freshen up on your long-haul flight before and after you anticipate
taking a long sleep. Not only will this help you feel fresher throughout the
flight and on your arrival, but your mind and body will be used to this routine
from back home, making you feel more ready for rest. Using something like your
face and body wipes and moisturizer at your seat will allow you to feel clean
and fresh without having to line up and endure those plane bathrooms!

Get energized
after your flight

Once you
step off the plane in your destination, make water a priority! Grab a bottle,
or two, of water to consume while you wait for your bags and transport to your
accommodation. While it can be tempting to drop your bags and explore
immediately once you check-in to your accommodation, take the time to enjoy a
refreshing shower with the full-sized versions of the products in your travel beauty kit and change into a clean set of
clothes. This will help you feel fresh and more awake especially if you’ve
moved through a few time zones and need to stay awake for the day to adjust to
your new time zone.

While it
can be hard to feel energized when you arrive at your destination, after being
crammed in an airplane for many hours, following the steps above will help you
feel your best before, during and after a long-haul flight. And just remember,
if you arrive feeling less than your best, the adventure and possibility that
travel always brings makes a long-haul flight worth it every time.